Water Major Projects Civil Engineer – Front‑End Design

Mott MacDonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme 4.5–7%

Life assurance 4× salary

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Civil Engineer to support major water infrastructure programmes from feasibility through outline design. The role involves front-end engineering, coordination with multidisciplinary teams and input to planning and DCO processes.

You will contribute to technical reports and design outputs while learning from senior engineers. The successful candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, UK water sector experience, and a proactive approach to delivering cost‑effective,

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Essential: Experience in the UK water sector.
• Essential: Civil engineering design and analysis experience.
• Essential: Understanding of water/wastewater standards and specifications.
• Essential: Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Essential: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Essential: Ability to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions.
• Essential: Proactive and adaptable approach to learning and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support front-end engineering: feasibility, concept and outline design.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams for coordinated designs.
• Assist in development of consentable schemes; input to planning and DCO processes.
• Prepare and contribute to technical deliverables and reports.
• Undertake design calculations and analyses; support design reviews.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Collaborate with senior staff and learning from experts.
• Support bids and proposals where required.
• Contribute to innovation, digital tools and best practice.

Skills

Civil engineering degree

UK water sector experience

Civil engineering design/analysis

Water/wastewater standards knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Deliver technically sound solutions

Chartered development focus

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils 3D

GIS

Modelling

CDM principles

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Civil Engineer to support major water infrastructure programmes from feasibility through outline design. The role involves front-end engineering, coordination with multidisciplinary teams and input to planning and DCO processes.

You will contribute to technical reports and design outputs while learning from senior engineers. The successful candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, UK water sector experience, and a proactive approach to delivering cost‑effective,